BRITAIN will be hit by another deep freeze this weekend as some parts of the UK could be covered in widespread snow brought in by gale-force winds.

As the end of January is approaching, Britons can expect wintry showers, frost and ice in the forecast. The weather pattern may become increasingly cold again this weekend, with a risk of more widespread snowfalls developing. There's also a risk of gales, particularly around coasts and hills, and could make the temperatures feel even colder.

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Even London could see more snow as the forecast show it will fall on the capital next Friday.

However, Scotland will receive the most of the snowy conditions, with up to 13 inches of snow in the forecast, according to WXCharts.

The Met Office has also indicated by the end of next week, there could be snow across the whole of the UK.

The forecast reads: “Beyond the middle of next week, the unsettled weather looks set to continue, with further bands of rain and hill snow moving east or southeast across the UK, interspersed with brighter showery interludes.